In simple English
FreeCut lets you edit videos straight inside your web browser. You do not need to install heavy desktop software or upload your files to a cloud server. Your projects and source files stay right on your computer. It costs you nothing to use, and all editing work runs locally on your machine.
What it is
This repository contains FreeCut, a browser-based video editor built with TypeScript and React. It uses modern browser technologies like WebGPU and WebCodecs to render timelines, apply effects, and export high-definition videos.
What it is good for
Solo creators and builders who want a capable video editor on any machine without installing native applications or paying for cloud storage subscriptions.
- Runs entirely in the browser with zero installation required.
- Keeps all project files and media locally on your disk.
- Includes multi-track timelines, keyframe animations, and local AI tools.
- Requires a modern Chromium-based browser like Chrome or Edge.
- Relies on advanced browser features such as WebGPU that may need specific hardware.
- Some browsers like Brave require manual flag adjustments to enable local file access.
Traditional desktop video editing software or cloud-based video editors.
A modern Chromium-based browser with WebGPU support enabled.
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git clone https://github.com/walterlow/freecut.git cd freecut npm install npm run dev